November 2023, № 4 (240), pages 48-56

doi: 10.25198/1814-6457-240-48

Zubova L.V. PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE FEAR OF DEATH PERCEPTION IN MEN AND WOMEN OF I MATURITYThe psychological and pedagogical perception of fear in men and women of first maturity was studied. This problem is widely discussed in the scientific community in connection with social needs and challenges occurring recently. In connection with the coronavirus pandemic and foreign policy tensions, this problem has caused great resonance in the scientific community, reflected in various scientific sources analyzing the problem of fear of death. Whether it is the basic basis of personality or a permanent crisis, tension and anxiety — all this is undoubtedly one of the most powerful experiences of a person for the rest of his life. A theoretical study was conducted of approaches to the perception of the fear of death and its experience at various stages of a person’s life, taking into account the individual psychological characteristics of the individual: mental pathology, depression, low need for achievement, reflexivity, sensitivity, locus control, religiosity and others. It is necessary to help a person overcome the fear of death, to reorient him towards important vital needs. Empirical material shows anxiety about the fear of death in middle-aged people. Gender and correlation analysis of the study reflects the whole range of facets of its attitude to this problem. The perception of death has a great impact on a person and his interpersonal relationships, as well as the perception of the picture of the world as a whole. This is especially important during the period of first maturity in men and women, which determines the sample for empirical research.Key words: unconscious, permanent crisis, fear of death, anxiety, tension, physical changes, age category, negative metaphors.

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Author: Zubova L.V.

Year: 2023

doi: 10.25198/1814-6457-240-48

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